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FTSE 100 movers: Next rallies on guidance upgrade; JD Sports tumbles
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 5% at 7,720. 45 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
US private sector adds more jobs than expected in December - ADP
Private sector employment in the US rose more than expected in December, according to figures released on Thursday by ADP.
APA to buy Callon Petroleum in $4.5bn deal
US energy company APA Corp has agreed to buy smaller rival Callon Petroleum in a $4. 5bn all-share deal which includes Callon’s debt.
London midday: FTSE pares gains amid diverging fortunes for Next, JD Sports
London stocks had pared gains to trade flat by midday on Thursday as investors mulled the latest UK services and mortgage approvals data, with retailers Next and JD Sports in the spotlight amid diverging fortunes.
UK service sector expands at fastest pace in six months
Activity in the UK service sector rose at the fastest pace in six months in December, according to a survey released on Thursday.
London open: Stocks gain ahead of data slew; Next, JD Sports in the spotlight
London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday ahead of a slew of UK data releases, with retailers Next and JD Sports in the spotlight amid diverging performances.
Topps Tiles first-quarter LFL sales fall 7.1%
Topps Tiles reported a fall in first-quarter sales on Thursday, as cost-of-living pressures continued to dent consumer spending.
China services sector expands more than expected in December - Caixin
Activity in China’s services sector expanded more than expected in December, according to a survey released on Thursday.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up ahead of data slew; Fed minutes in focus
London stocks were set to edge higher at the open on Thursday after a negative close the previous day, as investors eyed a slew of UK data releases.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Electric cars, Vodafone/Three, Joules
Several of the world’s biggest carmakers lobbied the UK government to try to weaken or delay rules to accelerate electric car sales and cut Britain’s carbon emissions. Toyota, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Nissan were among the companies to ask for delays in enforcement of the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate that obliges them to sell increasing proportions of electric cars or face heavy fines, according to documents seen by the Guardian. – Guardian.